Alis Gwyther, a lampeter-born designer and specialist in knitwear, creates and sells unique and colourful textiles under her brand Alis Knits. Alis is passionate about supporting local businesses and shopping locally. She promotes small businesses in Wales on her Instagram account.
Alis has compiled a list of her favorite companies to inspire and encourage you to shop all things Welsh. These include Christmas gift ideas, Mother’s Day treats, and beautiful birthday gifts. Alis’ list includes a wide range of traditional Welsh gifts that you can purchase online. This gives you the opportunity to shop from any part of Wales, from wherever your home is.
Lotti & Wren
Caernarfon’s charming shop, Lotti & Wren, has just launched an online store. Lotti & Wren showcases the work of many artists and designers on its colourful shelves. If you are looking for unique items, this is a great shop.
Made in Cymru exists to support independent artisans and small businesses in Wales by providing a platform to sell their gifts, products & crafts to local and wider audiences throughout the UK.
Hannah Megan Jewellery
Hannah is a skilled designer and jeweler who recently opened her studio in Llanelli. Hannah works mostly with silver but incorporates copper traces into her work. She uses both traditional and modern techniques. She also runs workshops for jewellery.
Ophelia Dos Santos
Ophelia Dos Santos is a Welsh textile designer who lives in Cardiff. She focuses on sustainable fashion. Ophelia hopes that her work will inspire social and environmental change by encouraging people to rethink how they buy, reuse and dispose of clothing. Ophelia hopes to inspire customers to re-use and modify their clothing rather than throwing them out. You can purchase an embroidery kit from her to give you a fresh look, without having to purchase anything.
Hunant
Hunant was set up during lock-up to bring some Welsh colour to people’s sleeping environments. The traditional Welsh tapestry-patterned organic cotton sheets are a great way to add colour and nostalgia without changing the bedroom’s aesthetic.
Llio Davies
Llio is a Cardiff-based ceramic artist who specializes in hand-made jewellery and household goods. Llio draws inspiration from her Snowdonia childhood, which is evident in her minimalist, simple designs.
Lowri P.D
Lowri Pugh-Davis, a Lampeter resident, engraves beautiful wooden and slate gifts. Lowri is happy to accommodate personal requests and engrave unique pieces with personalized messages. A perfect, personalised gift.
Temeka – Noble Sol
Temeka, a Cardiff artist creates simple portraits that show beauty in a natural and humble way. Her work is a great contrast of bold colours and minimalist lines.
MYTHSNTiTS
Mari Catrin Phillips is originally from Pembrokeshire and creates inclusive, colourful work that draws inspiration from the ‘LGBTQ goddesses. Her goal is to give the community a voice through fun and colorful art. Mari began by painting all images by hand. Then, she developed the pieces into digital art for prints, stickers, and other products.
NATUR
Natural skin care company located in Llangeitho, West Wales. A NATUR product is a great choice if you are looking to experiment with natural and sustainable skincare products. The website offers gift sets that are ideal for giving as gifts.
Siop y Pethe
The centre of Aberystwyth is home to a shop selling Welsh products. Shop y Pethe offers a wide range of products, including books, beauty products, and locally-made crafts. This is a great independent shop that also has an online presence and can send orders to customers all over Wales and the world.
Lora Wyn
Lora Wyn is a Caernarfon-based jewellery designer who designs and makes beautiful enamel jewellery. Lora Wyn designs and produces a variety of colours. One of Lora’s most unique and special features is the ability to create her own ear wires and hoops.
HIWTI
I love the HIWTI messages that art is affordable and encourage self-love. You can find lots of pink and self-confidence on the Instagram account of HIWTI if you haven’t heard of it!
Woolly Wales
Sara was born in Mid Wales and has been married to a farmer on the Gower Peninsula. Recently, she started making her own wool. She colours and spins her own wool as well as wool from farmers around Wales. This wool is used to weave her own scarves and shoes, and she sells them through her website Woolly Wales.